Although I have been living in Montenegro for quite a long time, I only discovered Nikšić recently and I can assure you: it is worth a visit! As Nikšić is located in the central part of Montenegro, most tourists and travelers just pass by on their way from or to the Bay of Kotor, Durmitor […]
Author: Marianne van Twillert
VISITING THE ANIMAL SANCTUARY/PETTING ZOO IN BIOČE
When we were travelling by car to Kolašin some time ago, I was surprised to see the signpost ZOO in Bioče, following the direction of Gornje Mrke, as I know that there is no traditional zoo in Montenegro. Asking around, I heard several opinions. Some people told me that this is an ‘illegal zoo’ that […]
5 FORGOTTEN SCULPTURES AND MONUMENTS IN PODGORICA
Surfing the internet in search of information about Podgorica, I found an interesting article on the CDM Portal about forgotten monuments. That was the reason why I tried to discover more about this topic. As most of these sculptures are located in the city center, they should not be neglected, as they can contribute to […]
7 PROMINENT STATUES IN PODGORICA
Many cities in Europe are famous for their prominent statues and monuments. Just think about Skopje, Lviv (Ukraine) or Barcelona. But also Podgorica is trying to become more attractive by erecting new sculptures on public places. Recently, the capital city of Montenegro has declared that it will support the initiative to erect a statue to […]
DISCOVER HIMARË ON THE ALBANIAN COAST
Although we have crisscrossed Albania many times, there are still a lot of hidden secrets to be discovered. One of them is Himarë, a place that offers great sandy beaches, but also historical sights like Himarë Fasht (Old Himarë) and the fortress of Porto Palermo . Last spring we took a few days to visit […]
3 UNUSUAL AUTUMN FRUITS IN MONTENEGRO
Tourists travelling through Montenegro in autumn will often be surprised when they explore the green markets in Kotor and other coastal towns or even in Podgorica. They will see an abundance of vegetables and fruits, although some of them seem strange, exotic or “old-fashioned” to them. Not only crimson pomegranates, orange persimmons, yellow quinces, deep […]
THE ‘MOUNTAIN EYES’ OF DURMITOR
This summer we have spent a wonderful time in the area of Durmitor National Park. And we were not the only ones. In mid-August, thousands of tourists were spending their summer holidays in Žabljak and surroundings. Many of them just came to escape from the heat and dust of the city and enjoy the cool […]
ŽIJOVO: A HIKING TOUR TO MOUNT TORAC
Mid-August is high season on the Montenegrin Coast, where many Montenegrins and foreign tourists are spending their summer holidays. But… traffic is a disaster, the beaches are overcrowded, the nights are noisy and the prices are high. So. what to do when the temperatures in Podgorica are above 37°C? I know, the sea is always […]
JEEP SAFARI: RING AROUND DURMITOR
One of the most popular excursions through Durmitor National Park is the “Ring around Durmitor“. This 85 km long circular tour winds through a magnificent landscape, across vast mountain pastures, through dense forests and past breathtaking viewpoints. Six years ago, when we made this trip for the first time, a significant stretch of the road […]
DURMITOR: THE SEDLO PASS ROUTE IN SPRINGTIME
Six years ago I wrote a short post about our car trip from Plužine to Žabljak: the Sedlo Pass Route. It was in August and the Durmitor pastures were arid and yellow after a period of extreme drought. But that did not influence my opinion that this is one of the most thrilling roads of […]